Homegrown Faith

Richard's Growth Group fixes a door and Jo dodges a FB Marketplace scam. Jo reaches Micah in chronological Bible reading and Richard shares his love for weekly systematic theology. Micah 1 Systematic Theology, Second Edition. Wayne Grudem Support the show

Beyonce anyone? Jo and Richard share game ideas for road trips. Richard ponders the words that overtake Israel in Zechariah 1 and Jo takes on a big Luke commentary. Zechariah 1 Luke, 2 Volumes. Darrell L. Bock  Support the show

Richard finds a surprising thing in the Dorrigo rainforest and Jo receives a rare version of Monopoly. Jo explores why the Jewish leaders feared the people in Luke 22 and Richard goes deep in the Trinity. Luke 22 The Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything, Fred Sanders Support the show

Jo embarks on some crime fiction and Richard finds out what Robben Island Prison was like for Nelson Mandela. In Jeremiah 26 the prophet speaks up with boldness and confidence. Jo finds a book about money convicting her heart. Jeremiah 26 Money Counts, Graham Beynon   Support the show

Richard introduces the kids to Australian Pub Chicken Parmi and Jo browses expensive and bizarre holiday rentals. Jo finds comfort in Psalm 121 and Richard makes a start in Paul Grimmond's new book about anxiety: When the Noise Won't Stop . Psalm 121 When the noise won't stop, Paul Grimmond Support the show

Richard considers mastering "Haughty Dragon Retreats" and Jo goes deep nerd into rainfall stats. Richard wonders about what is at the heart of Jesus' first test in the wilderness while Jo's mind is opened by some historical insights from Tom Holland. Matthew 4:1-4 Dominion: The Making of the Western Mind by Tom Holland BOM Rainfall Stats Support the show

Richard's kids go on their own "Old Enough" adventure. Will they succeed? Proverbs 6 invites Jo to go outside and examine the wildlife. Richard learns from history about an interesting church attendance strategy. Proverbs 6:6-11 Cambridge and the Evangelical Succession, Sir Marcus Loane Stopping Doomscrolling Support the show

Richard samples Army Base Stew and Jo enjoys a remarkable coincidence. Richard is encouraged by Psalm 31:16 and Jo is awed by God's immense (or is it infinite?) forgiveness. Psalm 31:16 Gentle and Lowly, Dane Orlund Support the show

Jo's Hub Caps disappear around the suburb and Richard is captivated by another Japanese show. Jo is challenged about obedience from Psalm 119 and Richard finds a helpful acronym for apologies.  Psalm 119:33-34 Something's Not Right, Wade Mullen The Wandering Bookseller Support the show

Jo discovers a book series that blends fiction and autobiography while Richard binges on a history podcast. Richard discusses his many weaknesses and Jo finds inspiration in a book about contentment. 2 Corinthians 12:9 If Only, Jennie Pollock Support the show

Jo and Richard record live from the Reach Australia Conference. Jo reflects on humility from Philippians 2 and Richard reads a hard book. Philippians 2:5-8 The Death of Death in the Death of Christ, John Owen Reach Australia Resources Support the show

Jo and family obtain a Karaoke machine. Richard reveals his soccer coaching secrets. Jo and Richard discuss Daniel's prayer of confession and insights from Gentle and Lowly . Daniel 9 Gentle and Lowly, Dane Orlund Support the show

Richard and Jo share car stories and reflect on Psalm 93. Richard finds reasons to love other Christians in a book from one of the Puritans. Psalm 93 The Godly Man's Picture by Thomas Watson Puritanism: A Very Short Introduction Reach Australia Conference 2022 Support the show

Richard takes the family for bubble tea and Jo remains calm in the midst of plumbing chaos. Richard augments his Bible time in 2 Corinthians with insights from Gary Millar. And in a Bible double, Jo finds comfort in Psalm 6. 2 Corinthians For You, Gary Millar Psalm 6 Support the show

Richard gives an airshow round up and Jo finds a movie worth recommending. Jo and Richard discuss the disturbing story of Jephthah from Judges 11. Richard finds a striking illustration in a recent book about Christianity. Judges 11 The World Next Door, Rory Shiner and Peter Orr Support the show

Jo searches for a lost hubcap and Richard's behaviour is influenced by petrol prices. Richard shares a particular way of Bible reading from Psalm 31 and Jo embraces some academic reading on Leviticus. Psalm 31 Leviticus in the light of Christ, Roland Elliott Reach Australia Conference Support the show

Richard visits an art gallery and Jo gets hooked on rug washing videos. Joshua 1 raises some questions for Jo and Richard shares about a new book on anxiety. Joshua 1 Anxiety and Me, by Guan Un Support the show

Richard gives a brief outline of air shows and Jo discovers a Dog Vomit Fungus. Richard explains how reading Revelation makes sense in a turbulent world and Jo shares final insights from Confronting Christianity. Confronting Christianity, Rebecca McLaughlin Revelation 12 Support the show

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Jo (re)discovers Pez and Richard takes his in-laws out to lunch. Richard and Jo discuss why the name of Rehoboam's mother matters and how to be encouraged through music. 1 Kings 14:22 Ancient of Days, by CityAlight  Support the show

Jo discovers a YouTube sensation and Richard gets attacked by wasps. Jo finds refreshment in her chronological Bible reading from God's provision of Spirit-filled craftsmen. Richard takes up a book recommendation and is forced to think about the nature of the gospel. Exodus 35 The Gospel of the Kingdom, David Seccombe Support the show

Richard ponders the rotation of the earth and Jo enjoys unintelligible Facebook Posts. Richard heads to Isaiah to encounter God and Jo is refreshed by the devotion of George Whitfield. Isaiah 1 The Evangelistic Zeal of George Whitfield, Steven Lawson Support the show

Richard rides the adrenaline wave of deep frying and Jo poses various driveway etiquette questions. Exodus 12 instructs the Israelites on correct Passover attire and Richard shares insights from Peter Bolt about Jesus' cry of dereliction. Exodus 12 The Cross from a Distance: The Atonement in Mark's Gospel by Peter Bolt Support the show

Jo and Richard compare Wordle strategies and Richard loses at chess. Richard shares a curious verse from deep in 2 Samuel and Jo explains how a Priscilla and Aquila seminar from Jess Sheely helped her understand more about female patrons in Luke 2 Sam 21: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+samuel+21&version=HCSB Priscilla and Aquila Centre Resources https://paa.moore.edu.au/resourc...

Jo and Richard start a new year of Homegrown Faith. Jo starts a rain gauge community and Richard watches reality TV to help survive Covid. Jo starts her chronological Bible reading plan and Richard learns about "being distressed for one's soul" in a biography of missionary David Brainerd. Genesis 45 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis+45&version=HCSB David Brain...